Abiding is Pursuing a Deeper Understanding of Who Jesus Is
Big Truth:
Abiding is Pursuing a Deeper Understanding of Who Jesus Is
1 John 2:26-27; 2 John 1:9; Ephesians 4:13-14
Bible Verse:
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Big Ideas:
- Following Jesus is wanting to know Him more.
- Everything is meaningless compared to knowing Jesus.
Bible Passage:
Philippians 3:7-15Identity:
FOCUS – I AM GROWING
SERIES: GOD IS THE VINE – I AM A BRANCH
This series continues with the basics of abiding, building on our understanding of our abiding position in Christ to look our abiding pursuit of Christ. As it introduces a biblical definition of pursuit, this series will help students understand the importance of growing in their relationship with Jesus.
Every student should know that:
- God is the vine and they are a branch.
- We can do nothing apart from Jesus.
- Abiding is both position and pursuit.
Every student should strive to:
- Read and meditate on John 15:1-5 each week.
- Memorize Galatians 2:20.
- Pursue an abiding relationship with Jesus in community with their local church.
Every student should feel:
- Insufficient and inadequate in their own power and might.
- Thankful for the Savior who abides in us.
- Overwhelmed by Christ’s sacrifice for us.
Every student should want to:
- Abide in Jesus.
- Pursue spiritual disciplines.
- Continually aim higher in their pursuit of Him.
